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05/08/2025

Papa Tom's quest for truth, history and culture has taken him around the world and even out of space, but it was in Aotearoa and the Cook Islands that it all began 🇨🇰

This mini-doco biopic looks at the life of this extraordinary Cook Islander, who smashed new global frontiers in space and the ocean in a life that spanned so many fields of work.

Untold Pacific History: Papa Tom - From The Seas To The Stars

Papa Tom's quest for truth, history and culture has taken him around the world and even out of space, but it was in Aotearoa and the Cook Islands that it all began. The extraordinary Cook Islander who was the first person from NZ to work for NASA, was also one of the grandfathers of traditional vaka...

05/08/2025

Did you know pawpaw leaf juice is often used as a natural aid to help with the symptoms of dengue fever?

While you should always follow the medical advice of health professionals, the esi leaf juice has been found to be beneficial to use alongside this.

With dengue cases rising across the Pacific, pawpaw leaves contain compounds believed to boost platelet count, and the juice from these bitter green leaves is a go-to in many households.

If you’ve got access to fresh pawpaw (papaya) leaves, it might be time to add them to your wellness routine, as explained here:

The pawpaw or papaya is reputed to carry the most health benefits of any fruit and grows in abundance around the Pacific Islands. With a lot of hidden benefits for skin, health and hair, coupled with its deliciousness, pawpaw now ranks as one of the most beneficial gifts nature has blessed us with.

04/08/2025

The name Lauitiiti is back on our screens and this time, it’s Ivana.

Daughter of Rugby League Legend Ali Lauitiiti has made her stellar NRLW debut and she might even be better than her father 👀

The humble 19 year old took to the field and changed the momentum of the game this Sunday - and the rugby league world is buzzing with excitement to have another Lauitiiti to watch.

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The name Lauitiiti is back in the headlines — and this time, it’s Ivana. On a rainy Sunday in Newcastle, 19-year-old Ivana Lauitiiti made a powerful NRLW debut for the One NZ Warriors during Magic Round, following in the footsteps of her legendary father, Ali Lauitiiti. And just like her dad did...

04/08/2025

This week we're 'Keepin It Fresh' at the 2025 Kia Mau Festival! 🌺 Where the best Tāngata Whenua & Moana artists pull up and show out 🎭

Kia Mau Festival really said “Indigenous but make it ✨TU MEKE✨” serving mana moves where Tāngata Whenua & Moana artists pull up and show out.

04/08/2025

Sam V takes on an Aitutaki 4 classic: 'Darling I love You' 🇨🇰🎶

A finalist for 'Best Pacific Soul/R&B Artist' and 'Best Pacific Male Artist' at the 2025 Pacific Music Awards, Sam V is of Cook Islands heritage from the villages of Tamarua and Oneroa on the island of Mangaia 🌺

Sam V takes on an Aitutaki 4 classic - 'Darling I love You'. Sam is of Cook Islands heritage from the villages of Tamarua and Oneroa on the island of Mangaia. 

04/08/2025

"We’ve carried the weight of a country on our backs. And we’d carry it all over again, because this moment… it means everything" - Pyan Ng

BACK TO BACK! 🇵🇬🥇 Coco Congrats to Papua New Guinea's Wan Squad who have once again claimed gold in the Adult Division at the 2025 World Hip Hop Dance Championship! Check out their winning performance here ⏯️

Moana Arts/ Coco Performance/ Papua New Guinea's Wan Squad Claim Back… Related Papua New Guinea's Wan Squad Wins Gold At 2024 WORLD HIP HOP DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP FRESH 9 - HOSTED BY HIP HOP INTERNATIONAL NZ & PACIFIC DANCE CREWS WAN SQUAD - "New Level" A$AP Ferg Papua New Guinea's Wan Squad Claim Bac...

04/08/2025

Cook Islands drummer Jarome Pare teaches how us the ins and outs of how to play each drum or Cook Islands pate correctly with some simple beats 🇨🇰🥁
It's a great family activity you can do all together!

Cook Islands drummer Jarome Pare teaches the kids in his bubble, plus us at home how to play each drum or Cook Islands pate correctly with some simple beats. It's a great family activity you can do all together while you're still in lockdown.

04/08/2025

“To step into a story so close to my ancestry was both a huge honor, and a huge responsibility, or Kuleana, as we say in Hawaiʻi.”

From the waves of Kaua’i to the world stage, Native Hawaiian storyteller Mainei Kinimaka shares her journey from surfing to filmmaking, the guidance of mentor Jason Momoa, and her commitment to telling stories rooted in culture, language, and place — including her pivotal role in new Epic AppleTV Series Chief of War.

Can you please introduce yourself, your culture and where you're from? Aloha kākou, ʻo Maineialoha Kinimaka koʻu inoa. No Anahola, Kauaʻi mai au. Aloha, my name is Mainei Kinimaka and Iʻm from Anahola on the island of Kauaʻi.  Surfer turned Filmmaker - what was your journey into filmmaking li...

03/08/2025

Step into the world of 'Young, Gifted & Brown' mental health advocate and co-founder of Tapasā Kayla Schwalger 🌺 talking about how growing up in both New Zealand and Samoa has shaped the work she does now

Pure vibes with Tapasā co-founder Kayla Schwalger, who's out here changing lives and keeping Pacific youth sane one convo at a time.

03/08/2025

Start your week with the sounds of Kuki Airani! 🇨🇰 Signature Choir performs this uplifting rendition of 'Kua Iti Te Marama,' by Zerynah Hugs at Mana Moana 🎶🌺

Happy Cook Islands Language Week! 🗣️

Signature Choir performs this uplifting rendition of 'Kua Iti Te Marama,' by Zerynah Hugs, accompanied by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra🎶🇨🇰 - Mana Moana, an extraordinary musical convergence between Pasifika choir Signature Choir, and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, graced the Spark...

03/08/2025

'Team Drop In, Drop Out' take on 'Team Tokes' in this hilarious round of VILLAGE KNOCKOUT! 👊🏽😂

Teams went head-to-head in a no-rules, full-send Prop Off 🪭 Expect craziness and unfiltered ✨island humour✨ here 😂

Let the delulu guide you 😌 Teams went head-to-head in a no-rules, full-send prop war. Expect craziness and unfiltered ✨island humour✨ They also get into a round of trying to keep the balloon alive!

03/08/2025

Kia Manuia Te Epetoma O Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani! 🇨🇰 Happy Cook Islands Language Week!

The 2025 theme for Cook Islands Māori Language Week is 'Ātui'tui’ia au ki te raurau a tōku matakeinanga – “Connect me to the offerings of my people' 🌺 Let’s celebrate, connect, and carry our reo forward – together 🌏